The Puget Gold Apricot Tree (Prunus armeniaca ‘Puget Gold’) is a flavorful, late-blooming apricot variety developed to perform especially well in areas with cool, wet springs. Known for its dependable production and excellent fruit quality, Puget Gold produces medium to large golden-orange apricots with firm, juicy flesh and a rich, sweet flavor. The fruit is delicious straight from the tree and is also excellent for canning, drying, jams, preserves, sauces, baking, and homemade desserts. J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.
One of Puget Gold’s standout qualities is its later spring bloom, which can help reduce exposure to damaging early frosts compared with earlier-blooming apricot varieties. The attractive spring blossoms bring seasonal beauty to home orchards and edible landscapes before developing into a generous mid- to late-summer harvest. Puget Gold is also self-fertile, allowing a single tree to produce fruit without requiring another apricot nearby. J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.
Hardy in USDA Zones 5–9, Puget Gold grows best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and good air circulation. Mature trees generally reach around 15–20 feet tall and 15–20 feet wide, depending on rootstock, pruning, and training. With its sweet fruit, later bloom time, and strong performance in challenging spring weather, Puget Gold is an excellent choice for backyard orchards and home fruit gardens. J. Frank Schmidt & Son Co.
5 Key Bullet Points
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Botanical Name: Prunus armeniaca ‘Puget Gold’
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Sweet Golden Fruit: Produces medium to large, firm, flavorful orange apricots.
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Late-Blooming Variety: Later spring flowering can help reduce exposure to early frost.
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Self-Fertile & Hardy: Produces fruit on its own and performs well in USDA Zones 5–9.
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Mature Size: Typically reaches about 15–20 ft. tall and 15–20 ft. wide, depending on rootstock and pruning.
